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Checking Lubricant Fluid Level: Transmission

Park vehicle on level surface, with transmission at normal operating temperature. Set selector lever to Park or Neutral. Apply parking brake. Allow engine to idle. Remove dipstick, wipe clean, and reinsert. Remove dipstick. Fluid level should be between marks on dipstick.

NOTE: Normal transmission fluid color on late production vehicles is Red  /MD6Brown.